Civic Intelligence

Blue Sphere Foundation Inc

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 46-2746860

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 12, 2019

Organization ProfileBLUESPHEREFOUNDATION.ORG
888 Seventh Ave 30th FLNew York, NY 10019

(212) 257-4410

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

39th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 39% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

64th percentile

14%

Higher net margin than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

26th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 26% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

94th percentile

108%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

89th percentile

117%

Faster revenue growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • NTEE C • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Up

$356,697

Up $184,911 (+108%) from 2017

Net Assets

Up

$307,586

Up $161,372 (+110%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$49,111

Up $23,539 (+92%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue39th percentileNet Margin64th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,155,391

Up $623,626 (+117%) from 2017

Expenses

Up

$994,019

Up $618,020 (+164%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

$161,372

Up $5,606 (+3.6%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth94th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MAssets 2013: $160Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1602013Assets 2014: $48,918Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $48,9182014Assets 2015: $459Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $4592015Assets 2017: $171,786Liabilities 2017: $25,572Net Assets 2017: $146,2142017Assets 2018: $356,697Liabilities 2018: $49,111Net Assets 2018: $307,5862018Assets 2019: $3,110,364Liabilities 2019: $303,067Net Assets 2019: $2,807,2972019Assets 2020: $2,741,558Liabilities 2020: $1,065,914Net Assets 2020: $1,675,6442020Assets 2021: $3,262,058Liabilities 2021: $453,065Net Assets 2021: $2,808,9932021Assets 2022: $1,353,948Liabilities 2022: $223,352Net Assets 2022: $1,130,5962022Assets 2023: $510,871Liabilities 2023: $973,587Net Assets 2023: -$462,7162023Assets 2024: $1,236,375Liabilities 2024: $657,187Net Assets 2024: $579,1882024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$356,697
Liabilities$49,111
Net Assets$307,586
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth89th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2013: $56,237Expenses 2013: $56,077Net Income 2013: $1602013Revenue 2014: $186,097Expenses 2014: $137,339Net Income 2014: $48,7582014Revenue 2015: $15,510Expenses 2015: $63,969Net Income 2015: -$48,4592015Revenue 2017: $531,765Expenses 2017: $375,999Net Income 2017: $155,7662017Revenue 2018: $1,155,391Expenses 2018: $994,019Net Income 2018: $161,3722018Revenue 2019: $6,128,976Expenses 2019: $3,629,265Net Income 2019: $2,499,7112019Revenue 2020: $7,141,718Expenses 2020: $8,273,371Net Income 2020: -$1,131,6532020Revenue 2021: $9,834,103Expenses 2021: $8,200,754Net Income 2021: $1,633,3492021Revenue 2022: $8,105,926Expenses 2022: $9,589,831Net Income 2022: -$1,483,9052022Revenue 2023: $7,301,754Expenses 2023: $8,895,066Net Income 2023: -$1,593,3122023Revenue 2024: $8,394,798Expenses 2024: $7,206,759Net Income 2024: $1,188,0392024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$1,155,391
Expenses$994,019
Net Income$161,372
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 12, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$1,156,615
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Blue sphere foundation works to safeguard the planet's oceans, halting the destruction of threatened marine species and habitats. The foundation goes where there are urgent threats and critical resource gaps, and acts quickly to establish the necessary groundwork for others to join in. The foundation believes art and media are essential tools to spark curiosity and inspire action, and it is therefore an integral part of everything the foundation does.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$66,891$159,330▲ $92,439
Pledges and Grants Receivable$75,000$93,100▲ $18,100
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$19,095$76,507▲ $57,412
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,600$27,760▲ $20,160
Inventories for Sale or Use$3,200$0▼ $3,200
Total Assets$171,786$356,697▲ $184,911
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$0$31,500▲ $31,500
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,572$17,611▼ $7,961
Total Liabilities$25,572$49,111▲ $23,539
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$71,214$188,031▲ $116,817
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$75,000$119,555▲ $44,555
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$146,214$307,586▲ $161,372
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$171,786$356,697▲ $184,911

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$50,011$2,632$52,643
Equipment$26,496$8,338$34,834
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay26th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John PetryChair/president/treasurer
Christopher MazingoDirector
James DonahueDirector
Leslie MoriokaDirector
WILLIAM D'ANGELODirector
Anurag AgrawalDirector (thru November)
Susan McphersonDirector (thru November)
Shawn HeinrichsExecutive Director (from September)
Denielle SachsExecutive Director (thru July)

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
The Tembo Group LLCManagement Services164 5TH AVE 2, Brooklyn, NY 11217$102,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,001,817
Program Service Revenue
$142,680
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$10,894
All Other Contributions
$1,001,817
Change in Net Assets
$161,372

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,156,615
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-1,224
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$24,200
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-1,224
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,180,815
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,155,391
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$989,019
Total Fundraising Expense$121,999
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Other$298,233$28,715$39,199$366,147
Other Expenses$197,347--$197,347
Fees for Services Management$123,927$38,346$23,007$185,280
Travel$82,057$8,069$18,357$108,483
Office Expenses$36,328$6,248$9,119$51,695
Conferences and Meetings$15,591$406$32,111$48,108
Fees for Services Accounting-$14,878-$14,878
Depreciation Depletion$9,234--$9,234
Foreign Grants$5,000--$5,000
Fees for Services Legal-$4,440-$4,440
Information Technology$720$1,610$206$2,536
All Other Expenses$871--$871
Total Functional Expenses$769,308$102,712$121,999$994,019

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,019,443
Expenses per Audited Statements$994,019
Total Expenses per Form 990$994,019
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$25,424
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Shawn HeinrichsEntity Is Owned by Executive DirectorLeadership Fees, Program & Environmental Consulting, Film & Art ProductionNo$98,280
Denielle SachsEntity Is Owned by Former Executive DirectorManagement FeesNo$87,000
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
Yes

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3

“The organization leased its executive director from the tembo group, llc for a portion of the year. The executive director performs management duties such as supervising personnel, planning and executing budgets and financial operations, and conducting exempt operations. During calendar year 2018 the executive director received $102,000 of reportable compensation from the tembo group, llc. The organization leased its executive director from blue sphere media, llc for the remainder of the year. During calendar year 2018 the executive director received $98,280 of reportable compensation from blue sphere media, llc for leadership fees, program and environmental consulting, and film and art production.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization does not have any committees that have the authority to act on behalf of the governing body.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The prepared draft form 990 is reviewed by the organization's governing body prior to the return being filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blue Sphere Foundation Inc
EIN
46-2746860
Phone
2122574410
Address
888 SEVENTH AVE 30TH FL, NEW YORK, NY 10019

Signing Officer

Name
John Petry
Title
Chair/president
Phone
2122574410
Signed
2019-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
John Petry
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Wegner Cpas Llp
Address
230 PARK AVE FL 3, NEW YORK, NY 10169-0005
Preparer
Yigit Uctum CPA
Phone
2125511724
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Program and general development consulting: program service expenses 21,574. Management and general expenses 28,715. Fundraising expenses 35,199. Total expenses 85,488. Program consultant: program service expenses 121,651. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 121,651. Other contracted services: program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 4,000. Total expenses 4,000. Artwork and film production: program service expenses 155,008. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 155,008.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold reported on part vii line 10b -1,224.”

PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Cost of goods sold reported on part vii line 10b 1,224.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COST OF GOODS SOLD REPORTED ON PART VII LINE 10B -1,224.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1COST OF GOODS SOLD REPORTED ON PART VII LINE 10B 1,224.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt01155391
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/NameOfInterested/PersonNm1SHAWN HEINRICHS
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IRS990ScheduleL/BusTrInvolveInterestedPrsnGrp/RelationshipDescriptionTxt1ENTITY IS OWNED BY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION LEASED ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM THE TEMBO GROUP, LLC FOR A PORTION OF THE YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMS MANAGEMENT DUTIES SUCH AS SUPERVISING PERSONNEL, PLANNING AND EXECUTING BUDGETS AND FINANCIAL OPERATIONS, AND CONDUCTING EXEMPT OPERATIONS. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2018 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVED $102,000 OF REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM THE TEMBO GROUP, LLC. THE ORGANIZATION LEASED ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM BLUE SPHERE MEDIA, LLC FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR. DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2018 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEIVED $98,280 OF REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM BLUE SPHERE MEDIA, LLC FOR LEADERSHIP FEES, PROGRAM AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, AND FILM AND ART PRODUCTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES THAT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE PREPARED DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4PROGRAM AND GENERAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,574. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 28,715. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 35,199. TOTAL EXPENSES 85,488. PROGRAM CONSULTANT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 121,651. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 121,651. OTHER CONTRACTED SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,000. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,000. ARTWORK AND FILM PRODUCTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 155,008. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 155,008.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
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IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$356,697
Liabilities
$49,111
Net assets
$307,586
Revenue
$1,155,391
Expenses
$994,019
Net income
$161,372
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.24$0.66$0.58$8.39$7.21$1.19
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.51$0.97$0.46$7.30$8.90$1.59
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.35$0.22$1.13$8.11$9.59$1.48
2021Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.26$0.45$2.81$9.83$8.20$1.63
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.74$1.07$1.68$7.14$8.27$1.13
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.11$0.30$2.81$6.13$3.63$2.50
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.05$0.31$1.16$0.99$0.16
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.03$0.15$0.53$0.38$0.16
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.02$0.06$0.05
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.05$0.00$0.05$0.19$0.14$0.05
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.06$0.06$0.00